The unique journey of Israel and Katie Martinez takes us inside the New York City fashion industry, the gay club scene and ultimately to new life in Christ. On Music with a Mission, this husband and wife team share the heart and purpose behind their music and designs. This podcast features music from Israel’s collection of hymns and spiritual songs…

Rev. Stef and Jubilation came together as a gospel choir in 1998 for a one-time concert. Fifteen years later, they have recorded with the top names in Gospel music, and continue to fulfill their three-fold ministry of evangelism, education and edification. This podcast features music from the choir's latest recording project, "A Jubilation Christma…

As a young drummer, the last thing on Joseph Cortese's agenda was taking over the pastorate of his mother's church. But God had another plan! Pastor Joseph Cortese and his wife Melissa, of Crossroads Tabernacle in the Bronx, share their amazing journey on Music with a Mission. This podcast features brand new music from his latest recording project,…

For over three years, TSC Music has endeavored to encourage, equip and edify listeners through the weekly Music with a Mission podcast. In this edition of the podcast, we share the new direction God has given the ministry for the coming year.By TSC Music

From old-time hymns to new worship choruses to choir specials, Greg Thomas shares a playlist of songs that we've been listening to recently at TSC Music, and are being incorporated into services at Times Square Church.By TSC Music

The members of gospel group LIVRE are determined to live for God as they navigate the music industry. On Music with a Mission, these young singers share their experiences and struggles along the journey as their musical platform increases.By TSC Music

How do you balance ministry, family and work? How do you choose songs for worship? Why does the Times Square Church choir no longer wear robes? What is anointing? TSC Music director Greg Thomas discusses these and other questions posed by podcast listeners.By TSC Music

"Worship is the revealing of the heart, unveiling my innermost being to Him." Times Square Church's own Pastor Teresa Conlon discusses the nature of God's invitation to worship, and what it means to create a true atmosphere of worship. She also shares the stories behind two of her original songs, and how God is changing the lives of young men and w…

Can a Christian musician expect to be supported financially by the church? What about Christian musicians who play secular gigs? What is the calling of the Levitical priesthood, and how does it apply to us today? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Harry Vaughn and Jessi Carrasco continue the Pay for Play discussion with input from TSC Music Facebook followers…

Should musicians be paid to play in the church? How can we balance financial needs and maintain pure motives in serving God? What is the true calling of God on a musician? Has the emphasis on music in the church corrupted motivations? In response to a controversial Facebook post, Greg Thomas, David Ham, Jessi Carrasco and Tiffany Michelle discuss t…

As a curious 12-year-old, Danny Duncan got his first introduction to audio engineering, and soon began running sound for his church. Decades later, this Grammy award winner is one of the most highly sought after producers in the Christian and secular music industries. On Music with a Mission he shares his technical approach to capturing the right s…

From the church to the concert hall to the big screen, Emmy-award winning composer John Wineglass wears many musical hats. He stops by Music with a Mission during a recent trip to New York to share his approach to orchestration, the relationship between ministry and performance, and other issues of church culture relating to the ministry of music.…

Producer and music director Clay Bogan joins us in the studio to discuss the process of collaborating with songwriter and worship leader, William McDowell on his latest recording projects. Via telephone, William McDowell shares a bit of his musical background, his approach to songwriting, and his experience creating his upcoming CD/DVD release "Wit…

Does a painting have the power to provoke someone to change? Can the arts really minister beyond the context of a church service? The Hope Center's Senior Pastor Leigh Piatt-Gonzalez and Worship Arts Pastor Sam Cintron, return to Music with a Mission to discuss the heart of their church, which emphasizes the use of the arts to share the Gospel. The…

Thirteen members of the Times Square Church Kids Praise Choir (KPC), along with their adult chaperones, recently returned from a mission trip to Helsinki, Finland, where they participated in evangelistic children's outreaches with Jippii choirs from around the world. On Music with a Mission, several of the team members share their experiences, from…

As a former executive of Integrity Music, and current CEO of in:ciite media, Chris Thomason has experienced first hand two decades of dramatic change in the music industry. On Music with a Mission, he gives us an insiders perspective on the business of Christian music, articulates the challenges of balancing industry and ministry, and offers valuab…

When you sing the hymn I Surrender All, do you really mean it? Do our lives measure up to the songs we sing in church? How do we enter into authentic worship when the lyrics don't match our feelings? In a conversation sparked by a Worship Leader Magazine article called The Lies We Sing, Greg Thomas, David Ham, Harry Vaughn and Jessi Carrasco discus…

At just 22 years old, Bailey Bussell has served as worship leader in several different church settings, and is about to embark on her first full-time position as a worship pastor and choir director. On Music with a Mission she shares her musical journey, discusses some expectations and potential challenges of her upcoming endeavor, and gains advice…

What are the musical and spiritual responsibilities of a choir director? What does a typical choir rehearsal entail? What are some important characteristics of an effective worship leader? How does one prepare to lead the congregation in worship? David Ham, Greg Thomas, Misty Quinn and Ivory McDonald discuss these and other questions on this episod…

A team from TSC Music recently travelled to the small town of Agawam, MA to hold a series of workshops with the music ministry of Church of Redemption. Pastor Bill Pass returns to Music with a Mission with several members of the ministry to reflect on how the workshop impacted them musically, practically, and spiritually.…

Success in the secular music industry has not diminished Conrad Robinson's passion to honor Christ with his musical gifts and to impact the lives of young people in New York City. This sought-after vocal coach, choir director, worship leader and music industry veteran shares insight gained over a long and varied career on Music with a Mission.…

In this episode of Music with a Mission, Greg Thomas, David Ham and Jessi Carrasco discuss some fundamentals of the music industry that are essential for anyone aspiring to make a living in Christian music. They tackle such questions as: What are your motives as a Christian musician? What is the vision, purpose and goal of your music? How do you ba…

Having grown up as a preacher's kid, David O'Neill was content to live a life of double standard in the church, until he had his own encounter with the God of his salvation. Now an elder of Times Square Church, Elder David shares his musical background, his life of faith as a public school teacher and a father, and his ever-expanding appreciation f…

Psalm 150 exhorts us to praise the Lord with the sound of trumpets, stringed instruments, loud cymbals, and every type of instrument. In this episode of Music with a Mission, members of the Times Square Church band discuss the role each of their instrument families plays in the the context of worship. They share their personal journeys as musicians…

"It was either kill myself or sing, and I was only seven years old." Jeannie Ortega's unique journey has taken her from 'hood life in Brooklyn, to Top 40 music industry success, to complete surrender to Christ. On this edition of Music with a Mission she shares her dramatic testimony, along with music from her sophomore album, Perfect Love. She als…

Times Square Church saxophonist Uli Gradinger has lived a true prodigal son testimony. On Music with a Mission he shares his journey from learning to play jazz in the subways of Paris, through financial ruin, to spiritual transformation and restoration in Christ.By TSC Music

Times Square Church has no shortage of gifted and talented songwriters, several of whom have recently been working on their own recording projects. Music with a Mission assembles a panel of these artists to share their music and discuss their motivation for writing and recording. This podcast features new and soon to be released music from Ivory Mc…

What is the relationship between the pastor and the worship team? How do we effectively minister in music in a multi-generational church? In this impromptu interview Greg Thomas discusses these and other issues with with Pastor Bill Pass of the Church of Redemption, in Agawam, MA, along with two key members of his music ministry team. They also sha…

In this impromptu podcast, Greg Thomas reminisces with long time friends and pillars of the New Jersey gospel scene, Ron Foster and John Fairley. They share wisdom gained over two lifetimes serving in music ministry, discussing everything from the role of the worship team, the importance of a well balanced musical plate, and the enduring power and …

"Serve like an intern, even when you're the CEO". Christian music industry veteran Jeremy Castro discusses the balance between business and ministry, marketing Christian music and artists, and what it means to pursue God with the gifts he's given you.By TSC Music

What would you do if you were no longer needed in ministry? Do you find your identity in your ministry function, your calling, or in Christ alone? How does mentorship and discipleship relate to music ministry? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Juha Antturi and Harry Vaughn discuss these and other related issues on this edition of Music with a Mission.…

TSC Music has released several original studio albums over the years and is currently working on another collection of songs to be released. This edition of Music with a Mission takes you behind the scenes to find out what it to create these recording projects. Guest host Jessi Carrasco interviews Greg Thomas and Harry Vaughn on each step of the pr…

Hip hop artist Andy Mineo returns to Music with a Mission to chat about his upcoming debut album, Heroes for Sale. He shares in depth about the concept behind the album and it's title, the relationship he has with fans, and transparency in life and music.By TSC Music

What is the difference between praise and worship? How does a worship leader prepare for service? What roles do different types of songs play in a worship set? What is the purpose of worshipping in song? Greg Thomas and David Ham discuss these and other questions with worship leaders Misty Quinn, Tiffany Thompson, and Ivory McDonald.…

When actors portray the love of Christ onstage through productions like The Cross and the Switchblade, they are supported by an entire crew of people working behind the scenes to make it happen. Loretta Busch and Nancy Soto, from the Times Square Church Special Projects department give us an inside look into what goes into producing stage, video an…

Nicky Cruz Outreach CEO, Patrick Dow shares over 20 years of experience using hip hop to present the gospel to the lost hurting and broken in the inner city. He explains the "hit and run" approach to street outreach, and the vital relationship between evangelism and the local church. This podcast features new music from TRUCE.…

What is the purpose of your God-given gifts? How can gifts grow into talents? How do you deploy your gift when you don't have a platform? How can you discover and pursue your calling? Pastor William Carrol addresses these and other questions posed by TSC Music Facebook followers on this edition of Music with a Mission.…

En route to play at a Canadian folk festival, Scottish singer songwriters David and Yvonne Lyon stop by Music with a Mission during their stopover in New York City. They share insight into songwriting, and their efforts to encourage fellow musicians in their homeland to develop an authentic Scottish worship sound.…

What can we do to develop the talents God has given us? How do we become ready to deploy our gifts? How can we identify and nurture gifts and talents in our children? Greg Thomas, David Ham, Juha Antturi and Jessi Carrasco address these and other questions as the discussion on gifts and talents continues.…

As a young singer dedicated to using her gifts and talent for the Lord, Sheena Lee has been through her fair share of ups and downs in ministry.On Music with a Mission she shares openly about how she ran from God's calling to music ministry and how he drew her closer to Himself in the process. This podcast features music from TRUCE, and from Sheena…

What is the difference between and gift and a talent? What is purpose of our gifts? How can talents be nurtured and exploited for the kingdom of God? Greg Thomas, David Ham, and Juha Antturi discuss these and more questions on this edition of Music with a Mission.By TSC Music

Chris Belmont, of JahRockn Productions, is a music producer who works to nurture artists with unique talents and points of view. Case in point is HeeSun Lee, the female Asian Christian rapper whose career in the music industry he’s helped to launch. Chris and HeeSun join us for a thought-provoking discussion on breaking down stereotypes in the musi…

The Times Square Church SYP Ministry is mounting a new stage revival of Pastor David Wilkerson’s best-selling book, The Cross and the Switchblade at The Gate January 18th and 25th. The play’s author and director, David Ham, along with co-directors Marco Santiago and Patricia Mauceri discuss the production and give valuable insight into using one’s …

Enjoy another full hour of music with this playlist, including original songs from TSC Music studio recordings and live worship from Times Square Church services.By TSC Music

Ring in the new year with a full hour of music! This playlist includes songs from the TSC Music Live Worship series, Patrick Andy, Kate Conlon, Scott Zacaroli and more.By TSC Music

The holiday season is a time for family, food, and of course, music! As Christmas approaches, Greg Thomas, David Ham, Jessi Carrasco and Angel Garcia reflect on holiday traditions from different cultures and share music of many genres that celebrates the birth of our Lord.By TSC Music

The southern gospel group Gold City Quartet has been singing together for 32 years. During their first ever tour stop in New York City, they share their love for music and soul winning on Music with a Mission.By TSC Music

In response to an Atheist advertisement in 2009, Daniel Sanabria and 1500 young people held a prayer walk to make a public declaration that God belongs in New York City. On Music with a Mission, Daniel Sanabria shares how the Lord has grown God Belongs in My City into a worldwide movement of prayer.By TSC Music

During a stroll past Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, passersby are likely to hear the angelic harmonies of John Boyd and his children, as they bring sacred music to the public sphere. John and his daughter Victory share the story and vision of their unique, family-based music ministry, Peace Industry Music Group.…

In the midst of Hurricane Sandy’s devastation, God has shown his people great grace. In this special edition of Music with a Mission, TSC Music staff and choir members share their experiences during the storm, and how God has used them to be his extended hands of mercy to others.By TSC Music